Christine Gemberling "Tina"

LISW, 12 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Authentic
Open-minded
Warm

I offer a supportive and flexible space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to empower you to take meaningful steps toward healing, at a pace that feels right for you. I believe that real progress happens when there's a strong, trusting relationship between therapist and client—something I prioritize in every session. Outside of my work as a therapist, I’m a mother of four and a lifelong lover of books. To manage stress in my own life, I turn to grounding techniques, pilates, and spending time in nature—especially walking or hiking in the park. I have over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker. My experience includes counseling in areas of grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety, depression and much more. I believe that talk therapy is most effective when an established and trusting therapeutic bond is formed. “Mental strength is not the ability to stay out of the darkness; it's the ability to sit present in the darkness knowing that the light will shine again" (AHDH Superhero, 2022).

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we will get to know each other, set expectations and work together to determine a treatment plan. The first session is more of a general overview of the concerns you would like to address and some basic coping skills will be taught, if applicable.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe my biggest strength is recognizing that there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy. I taper my methods and modalities based upon a client's needs. I continue to advance my skills with ongoing education and trainings, sometimes these are prompted in order to better serve a particular client. I also will be up front and honest with a client if I feel that my skill set is not what they require and will help them find someone who is equipped with a specialized skill set they may need. Honesty and candid rapport can be expected.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Adults (18+) with symptoms of anxiety, adhd, general stress, depression and couples therapy. I am a certified ADHD practitioner.

About Christine Gemberling "Tina"

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

We will work together to analyze your thoughts, feelings and then work to determine the effect they have on each other and on you. By identifying negative or unrealistic thought patterns, we can work to change the behaviors caused by our emotional responses.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I believe that each therapy session should be looked at from a "person-centered" perspective, meaning that I will meet you where you are and work with you to identify unique and creative plans to address concerns.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

This type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you stay focused on the present moment and accept thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I utilize mindful practices to help reduce undesired symptoms and to help with present thinking.